Children's appetite-stimulating and spleen-strengthening medicine

For children, their spleen and stomach are relatively delicate, so they are prone to some spleen and stomach diseases. For example, if a child has a cold, when the doctor gives the child an infusion, it is likely that some medicines will irritate the child's stomach. At this time, the child naturally needs to take some stomach and spleen-protecting medicines to protect the stomach and intestines. So what are the medicines for children to stimulate the appetite and strengthen the spleen?

The following are some common foods that have a spleen and stomach strengthening effect:

1. Cereals and grains:

1. Japonica rice: also known as rice. It tastes sweet and is neutral in nature. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, increasing strength and strengthening muscles. Used for spleen deficiency, restlessness, diarrhea, weight loss, and dysentery.

2. Corn: also known as corn. Sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the functions of nourishing the middle and strengthening the spleen, removing dampness and promoting diuresis. It can be used for diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases.

3. Corn: also known as millet. It tastes sweet and salty, and is slightly cold in nature. It has the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys. It is used for poor appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting and weakness after illness caused by spleen and kidney deficiency.

4. Sorghum: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, dispelling dampness and stopping diarrhea. Used for children's indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, etc.

5. Glutinous rice: also known as Jiangmi. Sweet in taste, warm in nature. It has the functions of warming the spleen and stomach, replenishing the middle and strengthening qi. Used for stomach cold pain, thirst, spontaneous sweating, loose stools and diarrhea.

6. Wheat: sweet in taste, cool in nature. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart and kidneys, removing heat and quenching thirst. Used for dry mouth and throat, irritability, loss of appetite, etc.

7. Barley: sweet and salty in taste, slightly cold in nature. It has the functions of invigorating qi and strengthening spleen, quenching thirst and relieving restlessness. Used for indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. caused by weak spleen and stomach.

8. Sweet potato: also known as sweet potato. Sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach and moistening the stool. Used for weight loss, constipation, etc.

9. Soybeans: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen, relieving fullness and moistening dryness. It is used for malnutrition, emaciation, abdominal distension, diarrhea, etc.

10. Broad beans: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. Used for symptoms such as spleen deficiency, poor appetite, and loose stools.

11. Soy milk: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the effect of moistening dryness and replenishing deficiency. Used for weak body, dry intestines and constipation, etc.

12. Job's tears: sweet and mild in taste, slightly cold in nature. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. Used for diarrhea and loss of appetite.

13. Lotus seeds: sweet and astringent, neutral in nature. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and loss of appetite.

14. Buckwheat: sweet in taste, cool in nature. It has the functions of eliminating stagnation, relieving gas, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness. It is used for gastrointestinal stagnation, abdominal distension, and diarrhea and dysentery due to spleen deficiency and damp heat.

15. Sesame oil: sweet in taste, cool in nature. It has the functions of moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, detoxifying, and promoting tissue regeneration. Used for constipation caused by dry intestines, ascariasis, abdominal pain caused by food stagnation, ulcers, etc.

16. Rapeseed oil: spicy, warm in nature. It has the function of moistening the intestines and strengthening the spleen. It is used for symptoms such as spleen dysfunction, poor appetite, dry intestines and constipation.

2. Meat and Eggs

1. Pork: sweet and salty in taste, neutral in nature. It has the functions of nourishing the internal organs, replenishing the middle and strengthening the qi, and smoothing the skin. It is used for deficiency of Qi and blood, weakness and emaciation after illness, constipation due to lack of blood and body fluid, etc.

2. Pork tripe: sweet in taste, warm in nature. It has the effect of replenishing deficiency and strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is used for weakness due to consumptive disease, stomach pain, gastroptosis, and malnutrition in children.

3. Pig spleen: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It can invigorate the spleen and stomach. It is used for symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal distension and loose stools caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency.

4. Beef: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, and strengthening the muscles and bones. It is used for emaciation, poor appetite, spleen deficiency and edema, etc.

5. Beef tripe: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion, and replenishing qi and blood. It is used for indigestion caused by weak spleen and stomach, and physical weakness due to insufficient Qi and blood.

6. Dog meat: salty in taste, warm in nature. It has the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, nourishing the kidney and assisting yang. It is used for symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, cold pain and distension in the abdomen, and decreased appetite. But it is generally not suitable for consumption in spring and summer.

7. Chicken: sweet in taste, warm in nature. It has the functions of warming the middle, replenishing Qi, replenishing essence and filling marrow. It is used for diseases such as weakness, poor appetite and diarrhea.

8. Duck meat: sweet and salty in taste, mild and slightly cold in nature. It has the functions of nourishing yin, nourishing the stomach and replenishing blood. Used for anorexia and other symptoms caused by insufficient stomach yin. However, it is not suitable for people who have just caught a cold, or have loose stools or diarrhea.

9. Rabbit meat: sweet in taste, cool in nature. It has the function of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi. Used for weak spleen and stomach, decreased appetite, fatigue, or thirst and dry mouth. Note that people with weak spleen and stomach should not take it.

10. Quail eggs: sweet in taste, neutral in nature. It has the function of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening tendons and bones. Used for malnutrition, poor appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, and developmental disabilities in children.